In 2010 at the young age of 55, I experienced a disabling stroke and at no…
Category: Health & Safety
50 notices served in just two days for handheld devices
Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) has been conducting a distracted driving campaign for handheld communication devices…
WNV-infected mosquitoes found in Clarington, Oshawa, Ajax
A batch of adult mosquitoes collected in Clarington have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV),…
Some one-third of fatal, injury collisions are at turns: region
Durham Region announced that it is making intersections safer with Positive Offset Left Turns (POLTs). Collisions…
New state-of-the-art training tower at Whitby Fire HQ
Whitby Fire and Emergency Services (WFES) is building a new state-of-the-art training tower at Fire Headquarters…
Project Atlantis: Drugs + 267 arrests in Downtown Oshawa
Durham police yesterday said Project Atlantis, a proactive enforcement and community engagement initiative, has led to…
DRPS’ newest vessel Genawaabi stationed at Lake Scugog
Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) yesterday officially launched its newest marine vessel at the Port Perry…
Op-Ed: Home care system is stretched past its breaking point
It’s now been five weeks since I’ve had a shower. I keep asking for female PSWs…
Simple daily habits that support healthy aging eyes
Eyesight tends to change quietly. Most people do not notice the shift until they are holding…
The growing demand for medical alert devices with no contracts or hidden charges
Medical alert devices are safety devices that have gained significance for several seniors who wish to retain their…